Andrew Samuel Grizzle

Andrew "Andy" Grizzle of Elizabethtown, KY, passed away after a long illness. Andy was a devoted husband, father, brother, Papaw, and Great Papaw. He proudly served in the United States Army for 20 years, including tours in the Vietnam and Korean war. During his service, he earned numerous honors, such as the Honor Medal First Class, Presidential Unit Citation, Valorous Unit Award, Drill Sergeant Identification Badge, Good Conduct Medal (6th Award), Overseas Ribbon-3, NCO Professional Development Ribbon-3, Rifle M-16 Expert Qualification Badge, and Pistol Caliber .45 Expert Qualification Badge. After retiring from the military, Andy continued his service as a Civil Servant for over 20 years in the Armored Tank Division at Fort Knox, Kentucky. .

Andy had a passion for hunting, fishing, working in the garage, fixing things, and spending quality time with his large family, which includes 8 children, 24 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. He loved traveling, especially spending winters in Florida, where he could fish, visit garage sales, and find new projects to work on in the warm weather. Andy also enjoyed attending soccer events across the USA.

Andy was born in Coeburn, VA, to the late Vaughn and Sophie Grizzle. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Paul and Joe, and his second wife, Lucille Grimes Grizzle.

Andy is survived by his wife of 10 years, Peggy Polley-Grizzle, and his sisters, Mary Bail and Bonnie Fields.

Services:

Celebration of life:

September 1, 2024, Sunday

Newcomer Funeral Home

1304 Dixie Hwy

Louisville, KY 40276

Phone: 502-935-00586

Website: newcomerkentuckiana.com

Visiting hours September 1, 2024, Sunday 2:00PM to 8:00PM

Masonic Presentation at 5:00PM

Services to follow after Masonic presentation

Honors Burial:

September 3, 2024 -Tuesday

Burial at 2:30PM with Honors

Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central

2501 North Dixie Hwy

Radcliff, KY 40160

Condolences may be sent to:

Peggy Polley-Grizzle

10307 Geese Trail Circle

Sun City Center, FL 33573

Or

Peggy Polley-Grizzle

1518 Manchester Drive

Elizabethtown, KY 42701

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to:

Make Checks Payable To: Bay Pines VA Healthcare System

Memo: IMO- Andrew Grizzle, Fisher House 

Mail to: 

Bay Pines VA Healthcare System 

P.O Box 5005 (135) 

Bay Pines, Florida 33744

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